David Beckham is one of the most popular and successful soccer players of all time. He is also a global icon and has films and television shows. Meanwhile, with the release of his latest documentary ‘BECKHAM’ on Netflix, the former Manchester United legend has been in the talks lately. In a recent interview, a famous actor claimed he left Beckham annoyed and angry while filming for a movie alongside the English soccer star.
The famous actor revealed a captivating anecdote from the past, where Beckham found himself frustrated in the wee hours of a film shoot. Let’s uncover the story that reveals an unexpected facet of the ever-charismatic David Beckham.
David Beckham left frustrated while filming for a famous movie
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
In a recent interview with Yordi Rosado, actor Kuno Becker unveiled a captivating story from the filming of the cult classic ‘Goal 2.’ As Los Galacticos’ stars assembled for a pivotal scene in Goal 2, with the camera rolling, Beckham’s patience began to wear thin.
David Beckham found himself at odds with his co-actor Kuno Becker when the actor wasn’t able to score a goal. Becker recounted, “One day, David got…well, he got angry, he got annoyed because he is very cool. He told me: ‘I’m very tired, I’m fed up, do it right, one,’ and I told him: ‘I can’t.'”
Now, amid the pressure of late-night shooting, David Beckham urged Becker to concentrate and score a goal. He insisted that he would provide the pass, and asked Becker to make the run, jump, and strike the ball. “Do what I’m asking you to do, please. I’m up to my neck, and I want to go to sleep. It’s already very late,” Beckham stated.
Despite the tension in the air, Kuno Becker accepted Beckham’s challenge and prepared for the final shot. As the scene unfolded, Beckham delivered a pass. Becker executed a leap and kicked the ball into the net with precision. Becker described the goal as “It was a great goal, in the air, I grabbed it in the air, but he put the ball there, like magic.”
Behind-the-scenes drama for Goal!
Although the shooting for the movie was successful, it has its own share of drama. Becker shared that he was scolded by Real Madrid’s directors for damaging the pitch at Santiago Bernabeu. Further, he stated that due to him damaging the grass, it could become a potential cause for injury to the ‘Galacticos,’ who were collectively worth around $280 million at that time.
Becker also admitted that he auditioned for the leading role in the Goal! movie, despite not being a big fan of soccer. However, after witnessing his diminished soccer skills, film director Danny Cannon sent him for training with the Newcastle Academy for two weeks.
This remarkable journey, from an unlikely candidate to a leading role in a soccer cult film, underscores the unpredictability of life in the world of sports and cinema. While Beckham’s on-field exploits are well-documented, this glimpse into his off-field persona adds a layer of complexity to the man behind the legend.
WATCH THIS STORY: Soccer Stars Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo Make a Huge Assist for Esports Space
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad